Ami Faku, Blaq Diamond headline African Attire on Fleek Francistown
Friday, December 10, 2021 | 160 Views |
Blaq Diamond
The event has previously been hosted for a couple of years at different places across Botswana such as Gaborone, Francistown and Maun. It is hosted by Colorful People with the aim of attracting and luring Batswana especially the youth to be proud and celebrate their African fabrics. It gives patrons a chance to turn materials into gorgeous clothes that match current fashion. This is not the first time Blaq Diamond will perform at the event as they made their first appearance last year in Gaborone in March.
However, it is the first time the organisers invite Ami Faku and Big Zulu to the event. They will play alongside some of the most celebrated talented local artists such as Sereetsi and The Natives, Kabelo Tiro, and Dr Vom. The event director, David Letshwiti also known as Fiftytwo, said they decided to change the venue and move the event to Molapo Leisure Garden because they want to provide revellers with a safer and spacious place.
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